2. Lightly coat the beef shins in olive oil. This will help the rub to stick.

3. Generously apply the spice rub to the beef, cover and allow to marinate for at least an hour or refrigerate overnight.

4. Pre-heat the oven to 150°C/300°F.

5. Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium-high heat. Working in batches, add a few shin pieces at a time and fry until evenly browned. Transfer the beef to the tagine dish.

6. Lower the heat (pour in more olive oil if necessary), add the onions and gently fry until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic and paprika and sauté for an additional minute.

8. Spoon the mixture over the beef shin into the tagine dish, cover with the lid and cook in the oven for 3 hours. Check on the dish half way through cooking time and add a bit of water to the tagine if it is drying out.

9. Remove the tagine from the oven, garnish with the toasted almonds and fresh coriander leaves.